Grade II listed · Kensington and Chelsea

The Temple (In the Gardens in Middle of South Side)

The Temple (In the Gardens in Middle of South Side) is a Grade II listed building in Kensington and Chelsea, first listed on 15 April 1969. It is one of 1,207 Grade II entries among 1,341 listed buildings in Kensington and Chelsea; 7% of Kensington and Chelsea’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Temple (In the Gardens in Middle of South Side)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1080647
Date first listed	15 April 1969
Local planning authority	Kensington and Chelsea
Location	51.49691, -0.20034 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1080647

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near The Temple (In the Gardens in Middle of South Side)

Name	Grade	Distance
21, Pembroke Squre W8	II	63 m
1 and 2, Pembroke Cottages	II	67 m
22 and 23, Pembroke Square W8	II	69 m
Cast Iron Railings to Gardens	II	81 m
1-23, Edwardes Square W8	II	94 m
24-32, PEMBROKE SQUARE W8 (See details for further address information)	II	121 m
Earls Terrace	II	124 m
Pembroke Studios	II	136 m
1-20, Pembroke Square W8	II	142 m
Pillar Box Outside Number 27	II	144 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Temple (In the Gardens in Middle of South Side) listed?

Yes. The Temple (In the Gardens in Middle of South Side) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1080647, first listed on 15 April 1969. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Temple (In the Gardens in Middle of South Side)?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Kensington and Chelsea, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.